Photo: Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0Bullhead City’s public schools score below 76% of Arizona districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 16% of Bullhead City’s students scored proficient, below the Arizona average (35%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Bullhead City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bullhead City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 149 Arizona towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bullhead City’s, its schools beat 16%, lower than their 24% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 23% of tested students were proficient in reading and 16% in math, against 40% and 35% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Colorado River Union High spends $11,043 per student and Bullhead City $11,584, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East and Desert Light Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bullhead City’s grade
C−: better than 24% of Arizona school districts, #134 of 139 Arizona towns. Graduation is above the Arizona average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bullhead City, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Bullhead City · depends on your address
Fox Creek Jr High School
Grades 5–8 · 433 students
Bullhead City Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 424 students
Coyote Canyon School
Grades PK–8 · 90 students
8th grade in Bullhead City · depends on your address
Fox Creek Jr High School
Grades 5–8 · 433 students
Bullhead City Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 424 students
Coyote Canyon School
Grades PK–8 · 90 students
9th grade in Bullhead City
Mohave High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,067 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Bullhead City
Mohave High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,067 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Bullhead City
Mohave High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,067 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Bullhead City
Mohave High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,067 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Bullhead City runs its own schools through grade 8 (Bullhead City School District). From grade 9, students attend the Colorado River Union High School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Bullhead City
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Bullhead City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Bullhead City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bullhead City | C− | Bullhead City PK–8 · Colorado River Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Bullhead City
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (WAVE - Mohave High School, WAVE - Mohave Community College Bullhead City Campus and WAVE - Mohave Accelerated Learning Center).
Questions about Bullhead City’s schools
Are Bullhead City’s schools good?
On Arizona’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bullhead City children attend score below 76% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #134 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bullhead City in?
Two districts: Bullhead City School District runs grades PK–8, and Colorado River Union High School District runs grades 9–12.
Where do Bullhead City kids go to high school?
Mohave High School, with 1,067 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Bullhead City’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Colorado River Union High School District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does Bullhead City spend per student?
$11,043 in Colorado River Union High School District and $11,584 in Bullhead City School District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bullhead City?
Yes: Desert Light Christian Academy (religious, grades K–8, 61 students). Bullhead City also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Bullhead City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Bullhead City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.